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Snowing prosperity

By Marianne Mohr

mmohr@ruidosonews.com

Posted:
11/21/2013 03:39:59 PM MST

In Ruidoso we rejoiced on Saturday when our Sierra Blanca peak donned its white winter cap. Even better, I saw not only Ruidoso villagers were thrilled. When our editor Terrance Vestal broke the story via the Ruidoso News Facebook page with my impromptu photo -- our Facebook "engagements" soared. The post reached more than 7,000 people in one day! We knew we were special, but WOW, that's some viral activity.

With those folks and more coming to visit our unique, accessible Lincoln County winter playground -- we see a bustling season ahead. In my own home, the fire wood is getting stacked, lights and decor un-boxed and plans for holiday get-togethers and gifting have begun. Locals, visitors and folks with second homes are returning to share the vision of a traditional Thanksgiving and a fun winter season, now complete with snow.

In this issue please read about Sacred Grounds gearing up for expansion, Lincoln County's audit results, some words of wisdom from Julie Carter, and a new gallery opening in this week's edition of Vamonos. Included in Vamonos is the first installment of our 12-issue 2013 Hometown Christmas Special Section. We'll alternate this "holiday tips" section between the Vamonos and the main paper. Read from locals, ways to have more fun with your home, family and friends this season.

History buffs may enjoy our inaugural edition of "Pages from the Past" on pages A6-7. Each week on Fridays we will reproduce the entire front page of an issue of the Ruidoso News from the same month of a previous year. This issue presents the front page of November 22, 1963, the first local issue to cover the assassination of President Kennedy. It is an honor to be a part of our local tradition of journalism, which dates back to coverage of such historical events.

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A work-in-progress is our viewing café, which we will dedicate to the founder of the paper Lloyd Bloodworth. Our intent is to provide a viewing and gathering area for our community to read our archived newspapers dating back to 1946. If you wish to view the original paper that locally informed Lincoln County of the President's death, I welcome you to my office.

Finally, whether you visit or reside here, we encourage you to support our merchants, visit the various entertainment venues and reach out to your fellow villagers with kindness and warmth. Celebrate what's good in your town, in your neighbors and in your heart. Attend a church or gathering. Commune with nature or volunteer to help another. Starting this season, let's build a strong community -- together.